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Trump asks supporters to stop harassing minority communties
Featured Image: Screenshot/CBS In remarks that signal a departure from his campaign rhetoric, President-elect Donald Trump has asked his supporters to stop harassing Latino and Muslim immigrants. “Don’t do it,” Trump said in an appearance in...November 14, 2016 926 0 -
Muslim ban proposal back on website; Spokesman says Trump not to ban all Muslims
Donald Trump’s controversial plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States, which disappeared from his campaign website immediately after his election, has been restored. Trump had called for the plan in December 2015, following attacks...November 11, 2016 1604 1 -
November 8 election pivotal for American Muslims : Khizr Khan
Pakistani American Khizr Khan made several appearances alongside Democratic leaders in Virginia in a push for Muslims to get out and use their right to vote. “The Muslim community is committed to standing up for their...November 5, 2016 1094 0 -
‘Spread Hummus, Not Hate’ rallying cry echoes at American University
A rally of religious leaders, interfaith activists, academics and students at the American University pledged to work toward thwarting religious discrimination and bigotry in accordance with American ideals of pluralism and inclusiveness. Assembling under the banner...October 25, 2016 1732 1 -
New Hillary Clinton campaign ad features Pakistani American Khizr Khan
Nearly four months after he first spoke out against Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention, Khizr Khan is taking on the Republican presidential candidate yet again. A new commercial released by Hillary Clinton’s campaign Friday...October 22, 2016 1010 0 -
Two Pakistanis, Malala and Sumail, on Time’s list of 30 most influential teens
Two Pakistanis, Malala Yousafzai and Sumail Hassan, earned more laurels this week, featuring on Time magazine’s list of 30 most influential teens for 2016. The magazine determines the list while considering “accolades across numerous fields, global...October 20, 2016 4258 0 -
Three Kansas men face terror charges for plotting to kill Somali Muslim immigrants
Three men face terrorism charges after authorities unearthed that they were plotting to bomb an apartment complex in Garden City, Kansas where Somali immigrants live and worship. According to the Department of Justice Curtis Allen and...October 16, 2016 918 0 -
Clinton: Muslim ban shortsighted; Trump frames it as “extreme vetting”
A barrage of attacks and counterattacks during the acrimonious and friction-filled town hall debate saw it ebb into an abrasive showdown soon after Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump attacked each other. The Democratic and Republican candidates barely...October 10, 2016 1524 0 -
Metro area Muslim leaders urge robust participation in election
A number of prominent American Muslims in Washington metro area, called for robust participation in November 8 election, which they said is critical to the future of the United States as a great place for diverse...October 10, 2016 1451 0 -
‘American Muslims should leverage political participation to become influential voice’
American Muslims should translate their growing political participation into wider representation at legislative and administrative levels in order to have mainstream influence, Congressman Andre Carson said. “It is important that we recognize that we have voice,...October 5, 2016 943 0